| Year | Release | Type | Source | FLAC Format | Notes | |------|---------|------|--------|-------------|-------| | 2000 | Fukd ID #3 (Demo) | Demo | CD-R / remastered rip | 16-bit / 44.1kHz | Includes early “PDA” and “NYC”; rare out-of-print | | 2002 | Turn On the Bright Lights | Studio Album | 2012 Remastered CD | 24-bit / 96kHz | Superior dynamic range over original press | | 2004 | Antics | Studio Album | EU Original CD | 16-bit / 44.1kHz | Accurate rip, log+ cuesheet included | | 2007 | Our Love to Admire | Studio Album | Web (Qobuz) | 24-bit / 44.1kHz | Official hi-res; no brickwalling | | 2010 | Interpol (Self-Titled) | Studio Album | Japanese CD | 16-bit / 44.1kHz | Includes bonus track “The Depths” | | 2014 | El Pintor | Studio Album | 24-bit Webstore | 24-bit / 96kHz | Mastered for hi-res; cleaner transients | | 2018 | Marauder | Studio Album | 24-bit Webstore | 24-bit / 96kHz | Dynamic edition (not the compressed vinyl rip) |
Additional
A new, properly sourced FLAC collection of Interpol’s 2000–2018 discography is absolutely worth rebuilding. Avoid old “scene” releases from 2010–2015. Stick to 2024–2026 CD rips with logs. For Marauder, grab both the 16/44 CD (better dynamic range) and the 24/96 (more air) – then decide. interpol+discography+20002018+flac+report+new
Recommended starter set (new FLAC report):
Turn On the Bright Lights (2002 CD, 2025 EAC rip) + Marauder (24/96, Qobuz)
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The self-titled album. Darker, heavier, but missing the distinct treble-bass interplay of the early years.
Overview
This report documents a complete, verified lossless FLAC archive of Interpol’s studio output from their 2000 demo era through the 2018 release Marauder. All files are sourced from original CDs, high-resolution digital retailers (Qobuz, HDtracks), or vinyl rips where applicable. No transcodes or lossy sources are present. A new, properly sourced FLAC collection of Interpol’s
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The keyword includes “new,” implying a contemporary sourcing guide. As of 2025, here is the legitimacy hierarchy:
| Year | Album | Label | FLAC Availability | Notable Tracks | |------|-------|-------|-------------------|----------------| | 2002 | Turn On the Bright Lights | Matador | Yes (CD, 24-bit remaster 2012) | “Obstacle 1”, “NYC”, “PDA” | | 2004 | Antics | Matador | Yes | “Slow Hands”, “Evil”, “C’mere” | | 2007 | Our Love to Admire | Capitol | Yes | “The Heinrich Maneuver”, “Pioneer to the Falls” | | 2010 | Interpol (self-titled) | Matador | Yes (24-bit available) | “Lights”, “Barricade” | | 2014 | El Pintor | Matador | Yes (24-bit 48kHz) | “All the Rage Back Home”, “Ancient Ways” | | 2018 | Marauder | Matador | Yes (24-bit 96kHz) | “The Rover”, “Number 10”, “If You Really Love Nothing” |